India remains engaged with US on Section 301 proceedings on forced labour issues: Commerce MinistryIndia continues discussions with the United States regarding Section 301 proceedings concerning forced labour. These talks occur as both na...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
India, UK discuss sticking points delaying free trade pact rolloutAs India and the UK maneuver through complex trade discussions, they are focused on addressing the sticking points that are currently slowi...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
India set to bargain hard in trade talks with US, UK this weekIndia faces critical trade negotiations with the US and UK this week. New Delhi seeks to protect its exporters from potential tariffs and s...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
India may rethink Scotch whisky tariff cuts if UK does not ease steel import curbsIn a strategic move, India may reconsider its tariff reductions on British products, especially Scotch whisky, pending the UK's solutions t...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
India-Oman CEPA kicks in June 1: What gets cheaper, which sectors gain, and key benefits explainedIndia's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Oman comes into effect on June 1, granting New Delhi 100% duty-free access for 98...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
India eyes fiscal support for domestic EV battery supply chainIndia is planning new incentives to boost local production of battery components. This move aims to reduce import dependence for electric v...
30 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
India, Canada to avoid sensitive sectors in trade pact talks: Piyush GoyalThe two countries are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The third round of negotiations is underway in Ott...
28 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
India should now focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters: ExpertsFor India to leverage its Free Trade Agreements effectively, a paradigm shift in strategy is imperative. Experts caution that the disparity...
24 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
"Confident" US-India trade deal will be finalised in "coming weeks": Ambassador GorA pivotal trade agreement between India and the United States is soon to be concluded, promising a new chapter in their bilateral relations...
21 May, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threatsThe European Union has agreed to implement its part of a trade deal with the United States. This move is crucial to avoid new tariffs threa...
20 May, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
India-EU trade pact to help boost domestic auto manufacturing: Senior officialIndia and the European Union have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement. This pact is expected to attract significant investmen...
19 May, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Gold imports jump 82 pc to USD 5.62 bn in April; silver by 157 pcIndia saw a significant jump in gold imports in April, reaching USD 5.62 billion. This surge was driven by high prices. However, the govern...
15 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Gold imports under India, UAE FTA quota remain modest: OfficialGold imports under a special trade deal with the UAE have seen low usage. The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement offers...
14 May, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Gold prices today: Check 18 carat, 22 carat and 24 carat gold rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other cities as govt hikes import dutyGold rates today: India has significantly boosted import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb overseas purchases and protect fo...
13 May, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainerIndia's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreem...
12 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
India’s booming Dubai gold trade may be built on someone else’s minesPolicymakers in India are increasingly worried about the surge in gold imports, especially following the beneficial India-UAE trade deal th...
11 May, 2026, 07.51 PM IST